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Why do an M.A. in Latin American Studies at the University of Arizona?

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A Border Studies class in the field

If you choose to do a Master’s in Latin American Studies at the University of Arizona, you’ll be getting a chance to work with internationally renowned Latin American scholars near a politically-charged border town. Nearly all graduate students in the Latin American Studies program receive funding from the Tinker Foundation to do fieldwork over the summer, and work closely with faculty members to shape and implement their research ideas. Our outstanding interdisciplinary program puts a strong regional emphasis on Mexico, Central America, and Brazil, with thematic areas focusing on the Borders of the Americas and Immigration, Environment and Development, History and Culture, and Power and Inequality. There is faculty expertise in many other areas as well.

Why Get a Dual Degree with LAS?

Our variety of dual degree programs are particularly popular, as they give students the opportunity to train for a particular career and study Latin America from a variety of different perspectives. Most can be completed in three years. We currently have dual degree programs available in Journalism, Public health, Law, and Public Administration. Please contact Director of Graduate Studies Colin Deeds with any questions.

More Reasons to Choose Our Program

* More than 120 faculty from a variety of background with interests in Latin America